The newest stories across general, sport, community, and business coverage.
TAFE Training
A 27-year-old electrician who was homeless at 15 and is now preparing to buy her first home has been named NSW’s Apprentice of the Year. Sydney-based Kathryn Beale, who was a mature-aged apprentice, received the top individual award at the NSW Training Awards. Ms Beale was recognised for her technical expertise and commitment to excellence [...]
Operation Soteria
POLICE have charged 10 people after a three-day surge operation in the Moree area this week. On Thursday, September 11, officers attached Western Region, with assistance from officers attached to New England Police District, Traffic and Highway Patrol Command, Youth Command and Western Region Operational Support Group, conducted a surge operation in Moree area. The [...]
Serious Crime
MEMBER for Northern Tablelands Brendan Moylan has slammed the Minns Labor Government’s soft stance on youth crime after another serious incident in Moree overnight. A 13-year-old boy was charged over the incident. However, the boy was granted bail by the court and is back in the community. Police allege a group of teenagers broke into [...]
Motel Stabbing
A teenager will face court charged over an alleged stabbing of a motelier in Moree overnight. Just before 1am today, Sunday, September 14, emergency services were called to a motel on Alice Street, Moree, following reports of an alleged stabbing. Officers attached to New England Police District were told about five individuals allegedly forced entry [...]
Run the Plains
ORGANISERS of Moree’s newest signature event, Run the Plains, need help to run the plains. Volunteers are being called to help out at the two-day running event on Friday-Saturday, September 26-27. Run the Plains, organised jointly by Moree Little Athletics, Tourism Moree and Moree Run Club, is expected to draw more than 400 competitors across [...]
Our Community
AS the new fire season approaches, NSW Rural Fire Service is highlighting the importance of pre-season preparedness, with the recent annual general meeting at Croppa Creek standing as a shining example of community spirit and collaboration. More than 40 members attended the combined AGM, bringing together brigades that cover much of the area north of [...]
Health
HUNTER New England Local Health District’s dedicated staff and volunteers were recognised at the 2025 Excellence Awards in Tamworth last week. The annual event brought together more than 140 guests to acknowledge the exceptional achievements of the district’s workforce in delivering high-quality care to almost one million people across the region. Chief executive Tracey McCosker [...]
Local Government
THE 2025 Local Government NSW Water Management Conference wrapped up in Albury during the week after three days of robust discussion, knowledge-sharing and on-the-ground learning. More than 200 delegates came together to address some of the most pressing challenges facing local water utilities and the communities they serve. Key topics of discussion included the need [...]
Police News
OXLEY Police have charged a man after he was involved in two alleged pursuits near Gunnedah on Friday. At about 4.05pm yesterday, officers attached to Oxley Police District were patrolling the Gunnedah area when they attempted to stop a Ford utility on Conadilly Street. When the driver allegedly failed to stop a pursuit was initiated. [...]
Feature Story
JACOBI Fernando is proud to call himself a kid from Moree – a kid born and raised on Mehi Crescent. Seventeen-year-old Jacobi, the eldest of seven children, has been a student at St Gregory’s College in Campbelltown for three years, and has reached many milestones along the way. Last year, he stood alongside Australian Prime [...]
